Norm Foster has often been called "Canada's Neil Simon," and you can understand why when you see one of his plays. Opening Night is the story of Jack and Ruth Tisdale, a couple who are going to the theater to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. It's a dream come true for Ruth, but a pain for Jack, who'd rather be home watching the World Series. Meanwhile, things are not going well backstage. The director is trying to deal with the actors, never an easy task to begin with, and in the midst of it all his girlfriend wants to talk about "their relationship." After the events both on and off the stage, the lives of all involved are irreparably altered.

Great production-Norm Foster (writer) is hysterical and poignant at the same time, direction was spot on and cast was the best. I see lots of theatre and this production stands out as a real little gem. Theatre 40 always delivers.

With a couple exceptions, mostly over-acting with a highly predictable storyline. Bad acting + bad writing = my personal hell. Barring a few minor laughs, this trite piece of dated drivel was torture to watch. I left the theater very angry. I...continued

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Theatre Forty, Beverly Hills' only resident professional acting company, has provided the community with quality theatre productions since 1964. In 1966, they produced Los Angeles' first Shakespeare in the park, and 1974 saw them move into their current home at Beverly Hills High School. They've won more than a hundred awards from local critics' organizations and publications.